SEND Base Teaching Assistant

Ribbons & Reeves • Brentwood, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Brentwood is seeking a caring, patient and enthusiastic SEND Base Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, particularly children with complex additional needs. This is a temporary, full-time role starting ASAP. The opportunity may suit someone with experience in a school, specialist provision or a related care setting who wants to contribute to children’s learning, development and wellbeing.

The school’s dedicated SEND Base supports a small number of pupils and includes a learning space, sensory room and outdoor area. The Teaching Assistant will work closely with teachers, other Teaching Assistants and the SENDCO to provide personalised support tailored to each child’s needs. The role involves supporting pupils across the SEND Base, classroom, sensory room and outdoor learning areas, while helping create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment.

The position may suit an aspiring teacher, experienced Teaching Assistant, care professional or someone seeking to develop a career in SEND education, child development or specialist support. The role offers opportunities to develop skills in personalised learning, communication support, sensory approaches and inclusive education.

Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND or additional needs, ideally within a primary school or specialist setting.
• A caring, patient and empathetic approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to different learning styles and individual needs.
• A proactive, flexible and positive attitude.
• Confidence working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
• Commitment to promoting inclusion, independence and pupil wellbeing.
• Full legal right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting children with autism, communication difficulties, sensory needs or complex learning needs would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils within the SEND Base.
• Support children's communication, learning, social interaction and personal development.
• Assist with delivering engaging, differentiated and accessible learning activities.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Support pupils in the classroom, sensory room and outdoor learning areas.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENDCO and the wider school team.
• Adapt activities and communication approaches to suit individual needs.
• Support pupils' emotional regulation, sensory needs and overall wellbeing.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to develop skills in personalised learning, communication support, sensory approaches and inclusive education.
• Work alongside an experienced and supportive school team.
• Gain valuable experience working within a specialist SEND Base.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed